Take an epic road trip across the ‘roof of Vietnam’ where spectacular scenery abounds. Rub shoulders with members of ethnic hilltribes at vibrant markets and catch glimpses of their traditional customs. Traveling over high mountain passes and spectacular valleys, this trip has more than its fair share of awe-inspiring moments.
Itinerary
📍 From central Hanoi to Ba Be: 210 km, approx.4,5 hours Boat trip on Ba Be Lake 3 hours Boat trip 3 hours
This morning, depart the hotel at 07:30 for a 2 hour drive to Thai Nguyen.
En route visit the Thai Nguyen Museum of Ethnology to learn about the tribal people in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam.
Continue 105 km drive to Na Phac and Cho Ra enjoying picturesque landscapes along the road. Stop for a late lunch in Cho Ra Town.
After lunch, head to Ba Be and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Ba Be National Park and lake on a local boat cruise.
At the end of the day, transfer to a local hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Ba Be.
Inclusions:
📍 From Ba Be to Meo Vac: 220 km. approx.6,5 hours
After breakfast, drive 79km to Tinh Tuc - the town of Subsidy since the 1970s then head to Bao Lac for an hour walk around the village of San Chi or Lo Lo ethnic people.
Continue to drive along Gam River for 21km to Ly Bon traveling up steep mountains discovering the remotest land of Cao Bang to Meo Vac town let of Ha Giang province.
Overnight in Meo Vac.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast
📍 Road transfer 115 km approx.3,5 hours& sightseeing 3hrs3hrs
This morning, drive to Dong Van over the Ma Pi Leng Pass to enjoy its magnificent and spectacular scenery en route with panoramic view of high mountains up to the sky and Nho Que river in the bottom.
If on Sunday, explore the weekend market where local tribal people sell their goods in Dong Van town. Then, drive to visit The Vuong Dynasty memorial house - a national relic featuring typical H’mong architecture on the way. Keep the camera turned on to capture many pictures of the magnificent scenery of Dong Van Karst Plateau - consisting of narrow valleys alternating with rocky mountain ranges in the north of Vietnam.
Head to Lung Cam and transfer mostly downhill the Pho Cao pass for Yen Minh lush valley, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of Yen Minh Pass. Arrive at Lung Tam commune which is set amongst perfect surrounding nature before visiting the workshop of Ms. Mai who gathered over 100 Hmong and Zao women in difficulties and helped them to learn traditional weaving and embroidery for better living.
Transfer to Quan Ba in the late afternoon for checking in local accommodation.
Overnight in Quan Ba.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast
📍 Road transfer 135 km - 4,5 hrs/ Walking & sightseeing 2 hrssightseeing 2 hrs
After breakfast depart over stunning Quan Ba Pass which offers the fascinating scenery en route to visit another village of the Hmong people.
On the way, passing lush and green forest, tea farms and possess the most impressive terraced rice fields in Vietnam. The road winds its way on high mountain sides and offers beautiful landscapes. Arrive Hoang Su Phi at noon for checking in.
Afternoon starts with a leisurely exploring area nearby with stunning view of terrace rice field and little home of ethnic people.
Dinner is inclusive this evening at your lodge.
Overnight in Hoang Su Phi.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Walking & sightseeing route: 16 km easy walking – approx. 6 hours Appropriate footwear must be worn on treks. Note that if conditions are wet, programs may be changed.
Your hike day start at 9am after your breakfast. At the beginning of the walk, you pass through a village of Yao with long tunics who have settled their house on pillar on the mountainside. You will go through the rice fields in terraces, the bamboo forests.
The group stops at a Red Dao House. The family is welcoming you with a cup of local tea. You can either rest while waiting for lunch or join your local guide to assist him in the preparation of the meal.
The walk will continue in the afternoon to a Tay village in the valley. The group will then follow the river to return to Panhou Retreat.
Dinner is inclusive this evening at your lodge.
Overnight in Hoang Su Phi.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Hoang Su Phi to Hanoi (300km): 7hrs
Following breakfast check out before the return drive to Hanoi. Arrive back in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast
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